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All the Bright Places
2020
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Positive Reviews
28
Negative reviews
13
Average Rating
3.4
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4.5
Thankfully, the movie doesnt get into diagnosing illnesses and disorders.
Keith & the Movies
3.8
Perhaps thats not a novel, earth shattering concept, but its one thats as worthwhile as ever.
Rogerebert
4.5
Fans of the book may miss the back and forth of two narratives (Violets and Finchs voices) telling the story, but director Brett Haley does a solid jo ..
Common Sense Media
4.5
Violet doesnt bring her concerned dad (Luke Wilson) along when shes frantically searching for Finch.
Variety
2.0
Read more In the first act, though, theres a concept that I found rather intriguing.
The Guardian
4.5
We dont know if this is Violet or Finchs first time, and we dont really care.
The Hollywood Reporter
4.5
Smith and Fanning bring thoughtful performances to this delicate tale.
The New York Times
4.5
But it isnt all sadness here; All the Bright Places focuses on the value of small joys, even amid larger pain.
4.5
In a world full of inexplicable book to film adaptations, All the Bright Places is a diamond in the rough.
The Young Folks
4.5
Experiences arent linear and thats a refreshing quality for a film of this genre to express.
Cinema Blend
1.9
Thats the closest connection Bright Places makes with Breaking Away, a romance worth renting and swooning over 40+ years later.
Rogers Movie Nation
1.5
Given that the book does give us insight into Finchs pain and the ways in which he tries to cope, its unfortunate that the film, which was co written ..
Tv Guide
4.5
Your strongest defenses may melt like Skittles in a summer swelter.
Decider
3.8
This is the charming actors first major film, after Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and Pokmon Detective Pikachu, without CGI creatures.
New York Post
1.5
In the first act, though, theres a concept that I found rather intriguing.
The Guardian
4.5
So if you enjoyed The Fault in Our Stars and Earl & Me and the Dying Girl, dont miss this one.
Reel Talk Reviews
1.5
Its a disservice to teen audiences who have longed for an honest depiction of these serious issues.
Film Inquiry
4.0
Finch helps her through one of the toughest periods, but Violet doesnt see Finchs own problems with depression.
Flim Threet
1.5
That doesnt make All the Bright Places a particularly good or an original movie, but it is an effective one, and while the film is dotted with red fla ..
Pajiba
4.5
Violet doesnt bring her concerned dad (Luke Wilson) along when shes frantically searching for Finch.
Variety
1.5
But love, despite what the Beatles might croon, isnt all you need often, you need therapy.
Digital Spy
1.5
In some moments it may look somewhat superficial, but never... annoying.
3.0
This is not a typical teen rom com, and people shouldnt go into it thinking that it is.
Tell-Tale TV
4.5
Suicide doesnt always happen like it does in 13 Reasons Why, where the reasons for a characters death are extremely detailed.
Daily Dot
1.5
The sugary courtship, which never seemed heart felt, has enough twee and pretentiousness to pull at your heartstrings if youre the films teenager targ ..
Dennis Schwartz Reviews
3.0
here is an undeniable warmth and tenderness to Fanning and Smiths performances that makes this a worthy, if not particularly memorable, addition to a ..
One Room With A View
1.5
Their conversations together certainly dont hold any brightness, Fanning and Smith try their hardest but there just isnt any sort of spark.
Cultured Vultures
1.5
The movie misses the enchanting nature of Nivens original words, a disappointment thats made worse by the authors role in creating it.
Mash Able
4.5
All the Bright Places feels like your typical teen romance, but with a narrative steeped in mental illness, which is told with a surprisingly careful ..
Thril List
4.5
With so many loud films coming out recently, heres a quieter offering still featuring searing emotions.
Entertainment Voice
4.5
Its a gripping, uplifting and emotionally devastating experience.
Battle Royale With Cheese
4.4
The movie is a teen drama about a pair struggling with emotional scars.
Hollywood News
1.5
The themes of mental health and suicide just feel completely mishandled and it is reckless
Entertainment Ie
4.5
Her parents are going through their own grieving process, so they dont pressue Violet into doing anything that she doesnt want to do.
4.0
With the familiar foundations of a well worn genre, All The Bright Places builds something braver than expected.
NME
4.5
Though the plot could easily feel overwrought, Fanning and Smith keep the material grounded even when their...characters can feel too sophisticated fo ..
The Pop Break
4.5
Everyone in school thinks hes a freak because hes weird and sometimes violent.
Hypable
4.5
This film romanticizes suicide. It does everything studies have shown causes suicide rates in teens to increase. Justice Smith proves he is an acting ..
4.5
Young viewers, in particular, are likely be delighted by Sonics antics, and theres enough charm here to keep grownups invested too (even if they may o ..
The News International (Pa ..
1.5
While remains sensitive towards its heavy themes of mental illness and suicide, it also ends up being a little problematic in its road to closure.
High on Films
4.5
This isnt necessarily a bad thing, just a manipulative one (even in the slightest).
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